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  • Skoda Roomster - Used Skoda purchase advice 19 Sep 2022 (Forum)
    Hi all, Need some advice. We are looking at buying a 2012 Skoda Roomster 1.2 TSI. It has 107k miles on the clock and has a full service history. My question is, is this a safe purchase? Will it likely give us the reliable, inexpensive running we need? Also, is there anything
  • Daihastsu Skywing - Range on Battery Only? 13 Jul 2022 (Forum)
    . Could be good practice for running an electric vehicle. 
  • MG3 - Car Suggestions 12 Mar 2022 (Forum)
    Hello, Im currently in the market for a second car. Budget £6,000. This car will primarily used for commuting short distance to work, and taking the dog out walks. Ideally looking for 5dr, petrol, low running costs & reliable. im going to take a look at a MG3 1.5 Form Sport
  • Jaguar XF Sportbrake - Lorries in outside lanes 1 Nov 2021 (Forum)
    Travelling along A14 this week I had to break heavy to avoid running into the rear of an LGV as it pulled into the 3rd(outside) lane. I noted two other trucks do the same. Is this allowed? Also, there are a number of stretches on the two lane locations of the M14 where overtaking is prohibited
  • MINI One - Engine management light 24 May 2021 (Forum)
    Hello. Looking to buy a mini one with EML on. Seller tells me it was diagnosed as camshaft sensor. It was replaced and car runs fine but light still on.he says it was not cancelled. Would replacing the sensor not self cance the light if that was the genuine fault
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe - DASH CAM. 11 Mar 2021 (Forum)
    Have fitted Dash Cam to my previous vehicles & connected power via 'Cigarette lighter, now detailed as Power outlet.  Acquired a BMW to find power outlet is permanently live, dash cam fitted may run-down battery.  Remedy - Got a Auto Electrician to do job.  message sent
  • Toyota Yaris? - Smallish auto £6k 4 Mar 2021 (Forum)
    We have about£6k to spend on a 5 door petrol auto, used for shopping, school run, occasionally 150 motorway miles. Somewhere in the Fiesta, Yaris, etc market. Considering Yaris, Rio, Note,  ,.... Any thoughts from the collective wisdom? Avoid automated manual systems but is CVT
  • 12V Fridge without dual battery? 18 Jun 2019 (Forum)
    Anyone using a fridge without a second battery? I do not have a 2nd battery fitted but want to use a National Luna Weekender for 10 days in Mabua and Kgalagadi. We have previously managed for 7 days with only a coolerbox and replacing ice regularly. The fridge would only be running while we
  • V70 T5 petrol - Cold start problem 31 Mar 2018 (Forum)
    Engine missing, stuttering and smell of unspent fuel in exhaust when starting from cold especially when damp. Settles down after a minute or two and then runs fine. I have tried Redex fuel system cleaning additive but no improvement. The car is 15 years old with 95K miles on the clock
  • Citroen - Fuel - glow plug relay? 16 Oct 2017 (Forum)
    Citroen Berlingo van - 2007 Fuel/glow plug problem - hot running becomes a non-starter and RAC advised a faulty fuel pressure switch/sensor? All the research I’ve done points to a ‘multi-function relay’ issue? Would these be the same thing? Is this easily replaced by a DIY’er? Any advice
  • ford mondeo - which model 26 Jul 2016 (Forum)
    I am looking to buy a Mondeo 2.0 tdci, as per your recommendations, however I am confused as to which variant to buy as the engine comes with different outputs ie 140 bhp, or 160 hp. I am wanting a titanium variant . Can you recommend which option to go for considering running costs, road tax etc.
  • Speed cameras - are we safer now? 20 Dec 2015 (Forum)
    Now the evenings are darker, are we any safer from the curse of speed cameras on the gantries over the motorways? I haven't seen them flashing so much on my daily run around the north western part of the M25. And on the other roads, I've not seen any camera vans aiming to catch evening commuters
  • Any - Coolant changes 15 Nov 2015 (Forum)
    My Pug 207 diesel (1.6 HDi) is approaching its 8th birthday, and as advised in the maker's handbook, it still runs with the original engine coolant, which is still clear blue in the reservoir - though it is now just about at the MIN mark when cold. Would this also happen in a light-alloy
  • Citroen C Zero - All electric cars 13 Nov 2015 (Forum)
    to run?     martin welsh
  • Ford Fiesta Saloon - Car stalling when cold. 2 Sep 2015 (Forum)
    V05 1600 diesel eco, intercooler, turbo Car stalling when cold.  Runs fine later in the day. Also has lost power, and taken a few minutes to regain power. Have put on computer, no faults found. Have found oil in pipe work of intake air shutoff throttle
  • astra 1.6 auto x reg - cooling fan on constantly 4 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    I h ave an astra 1.6 auto x reg (2000) the radiator fan will run constantly even with key out. Is there a radiator fan switch on this model or is the fan controlled by a temp sensor via the cpu.If it's a sensor then which one and where is it located ?? Any body help please
  • Renault Koleos - Best value 4x4 13 Oct 2014 (Forum)
    Observations of running different budget 4x4s,having had numerous cars .the best car I've had for practicality and reliability is the completely under the radar renault koleos....I understand its nissan x trail underneath with all the renault kit they generously give you....and built by samsung
  • Volvo C30 diesel 2007 - Engine concern 15 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    Sorry this is very vague.  The engine does not seem to run as smoothly as before ( 60,000 on clock ) Would any problem show up on dashboard information screen ? or could it not be being picked up before something happens ? Having written this I realise there is nothing objective
  • Jaguar XJ6 X300 3.2L 1995 - Maintenance 23 Jun 2014 (Forum)
    I bought the car two years ago and it's runing very good and passed the MOT. I had it converted to run on LPG,changed front and rear disks , pads.  What do you recomend to maintain it with my experience garage.  The main dealers are very expensive and what to take care about
  • reliability: Honda Accord vs Ford Mondeo diesels? 17 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    I'm thinking about buying a 2006-2007 and diesel estate car that has run about 90,000 miles. The Honda Accord 2,2 ctdi and Ford Mondeo 1,8/2,0 tdci (mk2 or possibly mk3) seems to fit my needs and budget the best. Which one is likely to be the most reliable and economical?  
 

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